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• Prenatal PFAS Exposure Increases Risk Of Liver Injury To Newborns: Study

  August 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links PFAS exposure during pregnancy to an increased risk of childhood liver damage.

• Ocaliva Dosing Problems Lead To FDA Black Box Warning

  February 2, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is adding a new black box label warning to labels of Ocaliva, following reports of at least 19 deaths linked to incorrect dosing and severe liver injury.

• Limbrel Recall Issued Over Liver Injury Risks

  January 31, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A Limbrel recall comes about a month after the FDA began pressuring Primus Pharmaceuticals to remove the osteoarthritis medical food products from the market following reports of liver injury and hypersensitivity.

• Limbrel Side Effects Linked To Liver Injury Risks, FDA Warns

  December 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is urging consumers not to use Limbrel, capsules marketed as medical food for the treatment of osteoarthritis, due to liver and hypersensitivity risks. It has also called for a Limbrel recall, but the manufacturer has so far refused to comply.

• Limbrel Liver And Hypersensitivity Side Effects May Be Life-Threatening, FDA Warns

  November 22, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Federal health regulators have launched an investigation into a potential risk of serious and potentially life threatening side effects with...

• Ocaliva Dosing Problems May Increase Liver Injury Risks, FDA Warns

  September 22, 2017

  Austin Kirk

  The FDA is warning that the liver disease drug Ocaliva has been linked to cases of severe liver injury and death when inappropriate doses have been prescribed.

• Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Gallbladder Surgery Errors Results in $2M Verdict

  May 26, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A woman has been awarded $2 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit after she suffered permanent injuries during a gallbladder removal procedure.

• Dietary Supplement Liver Damage Cases Increasing: Consumer Reports

  May 22, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Consumer Reports is warning consumers to stay away from dietary supplements for body building and that include green tea extract, due to an increasing risk of liver injury.

• Tecfidera Lawsuit Filed by Shareholder Over Biogen Ignoring Safety Signals

  February 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A shareholder lawsuit against the makers of the MS drug Tecfidera claims the company knew there were safety problems with the drug, but misrepresented its value to investors.

• Tecfidera Side Effects Could Cause Liver Injury, New Label Warnings Added

  January 27, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  New label warnings indicate that the side effects of Tecfidera could cause liver injuries requiring hospitalization.